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Broker Angela in Duluth manages rental properties for several owners. She collects monthly rent payments totaling $15,000 from tenants in October. Under Minnesota license law, how must Angela handle these rental funds she collects on behalf of property owners?

Correct Answer

A) Angela must deposit the rental funds into a trust account separate from her own funds and disburse them according to her property management agreements

Under Minn. Stat. Ch. 82, a broker acting as a property manager who receives funds on behalf of clients — including rental income — must deposit those funds into a trust account. The funds must be kept separate from the broker's own funds (no commingling) and disbursed in accordance with the property management agreements. This requirement applies to all client funds, not just earnest money from sales transactions.

Answer Options
A
Angela must deposit the rental funds into a trust account separate from her own funds and disburse them according to her property management agreements
B
Angela may hold the rental funds in cash in her office safe until she has time to process each owner's payment
C
Angela must forward all rental funds directly to each property owner within 24 hours of receipt without depositing them anywhere
D
Angela may deposit the rental funds into her business operating account as long as she maintains accurate records

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